Astron 6's MANBORG (2012) from MPI 4/30

bruce h · 02-07-2013, 10:50 AM

The Canadian troupe Astron 6's follow-up to FATHER'S DAY has finally been announced for US release from MPI. (I assume it'll be a Dark Sky title.)

I caught the film at last year's ActionFest and am a little mixed on it -- I thought there were some really fun spots, but overall felt the premise was a little too thin for a feature. In its defense, I had already watched five other movies that day and hadn't gotten any sleep for about three days. I'll be curious to see how it plays on a rewatch -- FATHER'S DAY just gets funnier and funnier to me.

Preorder:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20

Trailer:
http://youtu.be/tTXo-LI1h1c

MorallySound · 02-07-2013, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce h

The Canadian troupe Astron 6's follow-up to FATHER'S DAY has finally been announced for US release from MPI.

Manborg was actually made before Father's Day, but got notice after. I missed the screening at a film festival awhile back due to an interview at the same time, but it'll be a Netflix viewing for me if it makes it on there. I really didn't care for Father's Day and their shorts are sooooo much better. I just don't think they work past 20 minutes...

spawningblue · 02-07-2013, 09:30 PM

This looks kind of fun, but I wasn't a huge fan of Father's Day either. I agree, their films feel too long and would probably work better as shorts before the joke gets old.

Chomp · 02-07-2013, 09:39 PM

My first viewing of Father’s Day, I didn’t think it was all that great either. I recently watched it again, and had a much better time with. I actually really enjoyed it. I still gotta check out their shorts.

Manborg looks great,…I will definitely check it out.

Mattapooh · 04-20-2013, 01:38 PM

I grew up on cheesy 80s action/scifi movies and this is supposed to be an homage to that genre. I picked up the DVD yesterday but haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

booper71 · 04-20-2013, 02:47 PM

I like the cover art.

MisterTwister · 04-20-2013, 05:41 PM

Manborg was a lot of fun. Big fan of Father's Day.

Chomp · 04-20-2013, 05:54 PM

I've probably watched this trailer three times a day for the past two Weeks. It looks like a complete blast...Father's Day grew on me tenfold and I can't stop watchin the Astron 6 shorts...total homages that are absolutely hysterical. These Canadians are doing something right.

MisterTwister · 04-20-2013, 06:10 PM

The best thing about it is that it only lasts about 62 minutes so it doesn't outstay its welcome.

Once the price lowers a bit for the disc, I'll order it. Astron-6 rules.

bruce h · 04-21-2013, 08:11 PM

Your wish has been granted -- Amazon dropped MANBORG to $9.99.

MisterTwister · 04-21-2013, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce h

Your wish has been granted -- Amazon dropped MANBORG to $9.99.

And I ordered it

fceurich39 · 04-28-2013, 05:59 PM

bestbuy stores and walmart stores are going to carry this for only $10 cant pass that up!!! I hope Bio-Cop will be made into a full feature film!!!
BTW anyone notice this film looks like the old Sega CD-ROM games ground zero texas,night trap etc!!!

bruce h · 05-16-2013, 06:26 PM

Review at Rock!Shock!Pop!!

http://www.rockshockpop.com/forums/c...p?3021-Manborg

02-07-2013, 10:50 AM	#1
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,427	Astron 6's MANBORG (2012) from MPI 4/30 The Canadian troupe Astron 6's follow-up to FATHER'S DAY has finally been announced for US release from MPI. (I assume it'll be a Dark Sky title.) I caught the film at last year's ActionFest and am a little mixed on it -- I thought there were some really fun spots, but overall felt the premise was a little too thin for a feature. In its defense, I had already watched five other movies that day and hadn't gotten any sleep for about three days. I'll be curious to see how it plays on a rewatch -- FATHER'S DAY just gets funnier and funnier to me. Preorder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...ag=cinema09-20 Trailer: http://youtu.be/tTXo-LI1h1c __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

02-07-2013, 09:30 PM	#3
spawningblue Deadite Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,364	This looks kind of fun, but I wasn't a huge fan of Father's Day either. I agree, their films feel too long and would probably work better as shorts before the joke gets old. __________________ "First you wanna kill me, now you wanna kiss me. Blow." My Movie Collection

04-20-2013, 02:47 PM	#6
booper71 Maniac Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ohio (Cincinnati) Posts: 962	I like the cover art. __________________ Slow posting tenderness since 2002.

04-20-2013, 05:41 PM	#7
MisterTwister Maniac Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 911	Manborg was a lot of fun. Big fan of Father's Day. __________________ +6 trader. Facebook. DVD Aficionado.

04-20-2013, 06:10 PM	#9
MisterTwister Maniac Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lake Wales, FL Posts: 911	The best thing about it is that it only lasts about 62 minutes so it doesn't outstay its welcome. Once the price lowers a bit for the disc, I'll order it. Astron-6 rules. __________________ +6 trader. Facebook. DVD Aficionado.

02-07-2013, 09:39 PM	#4
Chomp Maniac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 996	My first viewing of Father’s Day, I didn’t think it was all that great either. I recently watched it again, and had a much better time with. I actually really enjoyed it. I still gotta check out their shorts. Manborg looks great,…I will definitely check it out.

04-20-2013, 01:38 PM	#5
Mattapooh Maniac Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. John's, NL, Canada Posts: 891	I grew up on cheesy 80s action/scifi movies and this is supposed to be an homage to that genre. I picked up the DVD yesterday but haven't had a chance to watch it yet.

04-20-2013, 05:54 PM	#8
Chomp Maniac Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 996	I've probably watched this trailer three times a day for the past two Weeks. It looks like a complete blast...Father's Day grew on me tenfold and I can't stop watchin the Astron 6 shorts...total homages that are absolutely hysterical. These Canadians are doing something right.

04-21-2013, 08:11 PM	#10
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,427	Your wish has been granted -- Amazon dropped MANBORG to $9.99. __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

04-28-2013, 05:59 PM	#12
fceurich39 HackMaster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ira's Toys store Posts: 7,593	bestbuy stores and walmart stores are going to carry this for only $10 cant pass that up!!! I hope Bio-Cop will be made into a full feature film!!! BTW anyone notice this film looks like the old Sega CD-ROM games ground zero texas,night trap etc!!! __________________ check out my dvds at http://fceurich39.dvdaf.com/ http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...ndid=352855310

05-16-2013, 06:26 PM	#13
bruce h Editor - CINEMA ARCANA Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: MD Posts: 1,427	Review at Rock!Shock!Pop!! http://www.rockshockpop.com/forums/c...p?3021-Manborg __________________ Bruce Holecheck Cinema Arcana: Knee-Deep in Cinemuck! The 'Net's Best Upcoming DVD & Blu-Ray List

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